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Costa Rica vs. Belize: Which Luxury Destination Is Best for Your Next Vacation?

April 16, 2026

Planning a luxury vacation in Central America and deciding between Costa Rica and Belize? You’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions travelers ask when choosing between two of the region’s most beautiful and diverse destinations. Both offer a compelling mix of adventure, relaxation, and high-end accommodations. But when it comes to luxury resorts, travel logistics, family-friendliness, and

Trip Report Part One – Peru

October 30, 2025

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Have you been enjoying Halloween week? Did you know that its origins are from Ireland? The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain dates back 2,000 years when October 31st marked the thinnest boundary between the world of the living and of the dead as the cold, dark winter season began. Speaking of places with ancient

Where are Spain’s Balearic Islands?

October 12, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel Community! The cool, crisp days of the fall season are here for most of us in the US, and the steamy hot days of July and August are long in our review mirror. This summer was the hottest on record for the planet, and much of Europe felt the heat. Next summer will likely be

Europe Edition – Top Client Experiences

August 17, 2023

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I first want to say how tragic the sudden burning of historic Lahaina on the island of Maui, Hawaii is. As the news unfolded last week, I was brought back to my time there personally as well as many of my clients. We all made priceless memories in Maui. My heart goes out to

More of just back from Tanzania

November 25, 2022

Happy Friday after Thanksgiving Hidden Gem Travel community! I’m sending this newsletter a day later than usual since yesterday was Thanksgiving. I hope you had a memorable holiday with your family and friends and have plenty of leftovers to enjoy over the long weekend. This week, I’m continuing the write-up of my incredible safari experience in Tanzania earlier this month.

Just back from Tanzania

November 17, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! I’m finally over jet lag from my safari experience in Tanzania, Africa. The trip was a life-changing experience, and I’m excited to share it with you in this and future newsletters. If you read my recent newsletter covering safaris for first-timers, you might ask where is Tanzania and why there? Tanzania is found in

African Safaris for First-Timers

October 27, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! How are your preparations for Halloween going? If you have school-aged children, you’re likely in a rush to prepare for costumes and parties – it’s a very busy time and the kiddos are excited! As a parent of older kids, I have many fond memories of Halloween and costume selection, including Scooby-Doo characters, aliens,

Rave Reviews – 5 Stars

October 13, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! As I write this newsletter on a sunny, cool morning, I’m thinking ahead to what I have on tap for fall travel. My schedule ramps up in the offseason (mid-October to mid-December) for many destinations making it ideal for scoping things out without the crowds. Regular readers will recall that last fall I traveled

The Must-Do Summer Vacation

August 4, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! Have you had enough downtime this summer or like me been so busy that you realize that you need some quiet time? August is a good month to carve out that time, and I encourage you to block space on your calendar to make it happen before the hectic fall schedule is upon you.

Amazing Croatia – More to Love

April 14, 2022

Happy Thursday Hidden Gem Travel community! What are your plans for Easter weekend if you celebrate? It’s a peak week for travel in some destinations and “shoulder season” for others as we discussed in recent newsletters. I’ll be marking the holiday in an unusual way – more to come on that soon! This week’s newsletter is part two of our

Category: Hiking

Costa Rica vs. Belize: Which Luxury Destination Is Best for Your Next Vacation?

Trip Report Part One – Peru

Where are Spain’s Balearic Islands?

Europe Edition – Top Client Experiences

More of just back from Tanzania

Just back from Tanzania

African Safaris for First-Timers

Rave Reviews – 5 Stars

The Must-Do Summer Vacation

Amazing Croatia – More to Love

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